Not yet. Despite the shutdown (and it's impact on lending) and the typical seasonal slow down we hit once fall and winter kick-in, October was a good month. Year-to-date closed sales were up about 19% in 2013 and prices increased 11%. Inventory is still about a 1.75 months supply. In fact, inventory hasn't risen above a two months supply in 2013.

Whether you live in Seattle, Sammamish, Bellevue or Redmond, it’s that time of year to get your house ready for winter. While we don’t get as much snow as some parts of the country, we do have our fair share of storms (water and wind), so here is a short list of must do maintenance.

Are We Headed for Another Bubble?Where is the local and the global marketplace heading...

With rising prices, many folks are concerned about another Real Estate Bubble. But it's important to look at both the local and overseas influence; combined these point to the return of a more normal market, not a bubble.